Leona helmsley biography
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Leona Helmsley
American businesswoman (–)
"Queen of Mean" redirects here. For other uses, see Queen of Mean (disambiguation).
Leona Roberts Helmsley (born Lena Mindy Rosenthal; July 4, – August 20, ) was an American businesswoman. After allegations of non-payment were made by contractors hired to improve Helmsley's Connecticut home, she was investigated and convicted of federal income tax evasion and other crimes in Although having initially received a sentence of 4 years,[8] she was required to serve only 19 months in prison and two months under house arrest. During the trial, a former housekeeper testified that she had heard Helmsley say: "We don't pay taxes; only the little people pay taxes." This quote was identified with her for the rest of her life. Helmsley's flamboyant personality and reputation for tyrannical behavior earned her the nickname Queen of Mean.[9]
Early life
[edit]Helmsley was born Lena Mindy Rosenthal[4][10] • Known as &#;the Queen of Mean,&#; Leona Helmsley was the wealthy wife and then widow of New York real estate tycoon Harry Helmsley (). Leona Helmsley for many years made the annual Forbes list of the richest Americans. Her real estate firms owned posh hotels and prime real estate in New York City, even including the lease on the Empire State Building. But her imperious manner, and rumored mistreatment of employees, earned her that tabloid title of &#;the Queen of Mean.&#; Helmsley&#;s apparent lack of contrition was summed up in a quote attributed to her by a former housekeeper: &#;We don&#;t pay taxes. Only the little people pay taxes.&#; That imperious attitude got Leona Helmsley in trouble with the law more than once. She made national news in when she was convicted of mail fraud and tax evasion. Originally sentenced to 16 years in prison, she eventually served 19 months from Helmsley was also sued in by Charles Bell, a former employee who claimed sh • Leona Helmsley (July 4, – August 20, ) was an Americanbusinesswoman. She was known for having a flamboyant personality. She had a reputation for tyrannical behavior; she was nicknamed the Queen of Mean.[1] She owned many hotels, apartment buildings and condominiums. Helmsley was found skyldig in of tax evasion, false anställda tax returns and mail fraud.[2] She served some time in prison for the crimes. Helmsley was born in Marbletown, New York. She died from heart failure at age 87 in Greenwich, Connecticut.[3]Leona Helmsley Biography
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